" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSenior Associate - Workplace \u0026amp; Safety\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21621\"\u003e Legal \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21622\"\u003e Lawyer - Employment \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21623\"\u003e Sydney \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21624\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 15/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eJoin a collaborative national workplace \u0026amp; safety team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFLEX for all\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHands-on mentoring and training\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSenior Associate, Workplace and Safety - \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSydney\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJoin the best. Be yourself.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c/strong\u003eAt WK, we solve complex legal problems, challenge ourselves to innovate, and create impact for our people, clients, and communities. We\u0026rsquo;re Asia Pacific\u0026rsquo;s leading insurance and risk legal business, and due to growth, we\u0026rsquo;re expanding our Workplace \u0026amp; Safety team.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Our growth has been phenomenal. Why?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c/strong\u003eAt Wotton Kearney, we attract the best clients because we have the best people, delivering exceptional service to become industry leaders, building a thriving business driven by our shared values - Focus on the Main Game, Have Each Other\u0026rsquo;s Back, and Be Real - so if you\u0027re looking for the best place to grow your career, talk to us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Role\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As a Senior Associate in our Sydney Workplace and Safety team, you\u0026rsquo;ll work across the full range of workplace matters, advising and representing insurers, employers and organisations on high-stakes, fast-moving issues. Our national practice has expertise across all jurisdictions, with a strong focus on employment advice and representation in litigated claims.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0026rsquo;ll be part of a team that is known for adapting to the ever-changing landscape of employment relations and delivering practical solutions to complex problems, including through regular workplace training for clients.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat You\u0026rsquo;ll Do:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvise on a broad range of employment and industrial relations matters, including unfair dismissal, general protections, discrimination, bullying and harassment claims\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport clients across sensitive and complex workplace issues, including disciplinary processes, performance management, restructures and regulatory risk\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork closely with government and private sector clients on strategic advisory matters, including award interpretation, enterprise agreements and workforce changes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage and defend employment litigation and disputes across state and federal jurisdictions\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide practical, commercially-minded advice on day-to-day employment risks, compliance and investigations\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat We\u0026rsquo;re Looking For:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSenior Associate with strong experience in employment law, industrial relations and/or workplace disputes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfidence advising on both contentious and advisory matters, ideally with exposure to government or large institutional clients\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical, solutions-focused approach\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to take ownership of matters and build trusted relationships with clients\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA collaborative style and genuine interest in developing your career in a leading insurance and risk practice\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy Wotton Kearney?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e At Wotton Kearney, we\u0026rsquo;re not your typical law firm. We are forward-thinking pioneers, creative strategists, and genuine professionals reshaping insurance law. We thrive on collaboration, bold ideas, and unwavering support. Here\u0026rsquo;s what sets us apart:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndustry Leaders \u0026amp; Innovation Pioneers\u003c/strong\u003e -\u0026nbsp;We don\u0026rsquo;t just keep up with change; we drive it. We were the first Australian law firm to launch Cicero, the country\u0026rsquo;s first AI product built for legal professionals.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecognised Excellence\u003c/strong\u003e -\u0026nbsp;Ranked Australia\u0026rsquo;s best insurance law firm (Best Lawyers 2026) and consistently ranked Band 1 across legal directories.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFLEX for all\u003c/strong\u003e -We care about client outcomes, quality, and business and cultural contributions. If you can make that work by working part-time, working \u0026ldquo;irregular hours\u0026rdquo; or working from home - then so can we.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Mentoring\u003c/strong\u003e -\u0026nbsp;We invest in you with hands-on mentoring, training, and career development, keeping you ahead in the legal and insurance industries.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Culture That Sets Us Apart\u003c/strong\u003e -\u0026nbsp;Open, collegiate, and passionate about everything we do. We don\u0026rsquo;t just talk about culture; we live it.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiving Back\u003c/strong\u003e -\u0026nbsp;From building homes in Cambodia to fun runs and bake sales, there are plenty of ways to make an impact beyond the office.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaders of the Pack\u003c/strong\u003e -\u0026nbsp;As one of Australia\u0026rsquo;s fastest-growing law firms, we know where we\u0026rsquo;re headed and we want you on the journey with us.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePutting People First\u003c/strong\u003e -\u0026nbsp;We offer generous parental leave up to 26 weeks, purchased annual leave, home office allowances, health and wellbeing benefits, education assistance and more.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow to apply\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Please navigate via the \u0026ldquo;apply now\u0026rdquo; link.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace at Wotton Kearney. As part of our dedication to accessibility, we strive to support candidates with disabilities throughout the interview process. If you require any accommodations or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact us at join.us@wottonkearney.com\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eImportant note to recruitment agencies\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Wotton Kearney only considers agency submissions from agencies we\u0027ve directly contacted through our Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward resumes or profiles directly to Wotton Kearney Partners, hiring managers, or other employees. Introductions are only established upon acceptance by our Talent Acquisition team. We reserve the right to retain any unsolicited CV\u0027s received outside of this process without incurring any associated fees\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c/strong\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"2002857\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "